Corruption is widespread in India, particularly in politics and government administration. India ranks 72 out of 179 countries on transparency of corruption. Criminalization of politics and theft of state resources by officials are major issues. The Lokpal bill aims to establish independent anti-corruption bodies called Lokpal at the central level and Lokayukta at the state level to investigate corruption complaints and ensure punishment within strict timelines, including recovery of illegal assets and dismissal of corrupt officials. However, there is debate around exempting the prime minister and judiciary from the Lokpal's purview and limiting its role.

1. By: Furqan Abdul Razzak

2. Corruption
 As with many developing nations, corruption
is widespread in India.
India is ranked 72 out of a 179 countries in
Transparency International's Corruption
Perceptions Index
 Corruption has taken the role of a persistent
aspect of Indian politics and administration.

3. Corruption In Politics
 Criminalization of Indian politics is a main
problem.
 In July 2008 Washington Times reported that
nearly a fourth of the 540 Indian Parliament
members faced criminal charges.
 At state level, things are often worse.

4. Corruption In administration
 Officials often steal state property. In Bihar,
more than 80% of the subsidized food aid to
poor is stolen.
 In Government Hospitals, corruption is
associated with non availability of medicines
(or duplicate medicines).

6. Stop Corruption…..Save India

7. We want strong Lokpal to
prevent corruption
in high places.
LOKPAL BILL

8. Lokpal
The word has been derived from the Sanskrit
words "lok" (people) and "pal" (protector).
So the word Lokpal means ‘care taker of people’.

9. • The first Lokpal Bill was introduced by
Shanti Bhushan in 1968.
• It was passed in the 4th Lok Sabha in 1969
but could not get through in the Rajya Sabha.
• 42 years after its first introduction, the
Lokpal bill is still pending in India.

10. Let’s understand LOKPAL BILL
• Institutions of
- Lokpal at center govt level.
- Lokayukta at state level.
• Correspondingly Lokpal to accept corruption
complain against Central govt and Lokayukta
against state govt dept.

11. Despite Evidances,No Punishment
Lokpal & Lokayukta will ensure punishment for corruption by
• Time bound investigations:
- Investigations to be completed within 1 year.
- Many employ more staff to complete within time.
• Time bound trial :
- Will file a case in trail court , after investigation.
- Trail in the court will be complete & announce
punishment within next 1 year.
- May direct the govt to set up additional courts to
complete the trial in time.

12. • Recovery of loss caused to govt:
- During investigation, they shall ban
transfer of assets of the accused.
- Entire loss to be recovered from the assets of
the accused.
- Currently no such provision in our laws.
• Power to dismiss corrupt officers:
- If complaint is proved, can remove govt officer
from job.

13. How to ensure that there is
No corruption within
lokpal or lokayukta ?

14.  By ensuring that the right person is selected.
 By ensuring they work well.
 By ensuring that the lokpal & lokayukt are not
influenced.
 By ensuring that when not working well, can
Be removed.

15. But now some people demanding…

16.  Prime Minister should not be under lokpal
 Judiciary should not be covered under lokpal.
 Lokpal should only investigate a few high
profile Cases of corruption.
 CBI, CVC and departmental vigilance should
not be merged.